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Still dancing after all these years

A still from the documentary Chinatown Cha-Cha by Chinese director Luka Yuanyuan Yang that brings veteran dancers from mid-century San Francisco's Chinese nightclub scene to screen. When Luka Yuanyuan Yang, a visual artist born in Beijing, received a six-month residency in the United States from the Asian Cultural Council in 2018, she found herself drawn to the story of a …

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International youth scholars dance forum kicks off in Shanghai

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The 2024 International Young Scholars Dance Forum, hosted by the Shanghai Theatre Academy and organized by the Shanghai Theatre Academy Journal Center and the editorial department of Contemporary Dance Art Research, is held in Shanghai on Dec 18, 2024. The 2024 International Young Scholars Dance Forum, hosted by the Shanghai Theatre Academy and organized by the Shanghai Theatre Academy Journal …

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International youth scholars dance forum kicks off in Shanghai

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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-19 14:24 The 2024 International Young Scholars Dance Forum, hosted by the Shanghai Theatre Academy and organized by the Shanghai Theatre Academy Journal Center and the editorial department of Contemporary Dance Art Research, is held in Shanghai on Dec 18, 2024. The 2024 International Young Scholars Dance Forum, hosted by the Shanghai Theatre Academy and organized by …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The traditional Chinese-style performance by singer and dancer Liu Yu amazes audiences. Rivers to the East The profound emotional impact of Chinese culture on foreign audiences extends far beyond the confines of the dance stage. Seven years ago, video blogger Li Ziqi gained global popularity on You-Tube with videos showcasing traditional Chinese culture and lifestyle, leading her to set a …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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Yang Liping stars in her dance drama Peacock, in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, in January. Back in 2021, as Liu graced the stage, greeting the audience with a traditional Chinese bow, a foreign contestant was visibly moved, exclaiming, "This is why I came to China — to embrace Chinese culture." Even amid a constellation of dance champions and internet celebrities, Liu's …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

Dance China Yang Peacock Wins Fans

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The traditional Chinese-style performance by singer and dancer Liu Yu amazes audiences. Rivers to the East The profound emotional impact of Chinese culture on foreign audiences extends far beyond the confines of the dance stage. Seven years ago, video blogger Li Ziqi gained global popularity on You-Tube with videos showcasing traditional Chinese culture and lifestyle, leading her to set a …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The traditional Chinese-style performance by singer and dancer Liu Yu amazes audiences. Rivers to the East The profound emotional impact of Chinese culture on foreign audiences extends far beyond the confines of the dance stage. Seven years ago, video blogger Li Ziqi gained global popularity on You-Tube with videos showcasing traditional Chinese culture and lifestyle, leading her to set a …

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European dance production explores power struggles in digital era

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European dance production explores power struggles in digital era

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A dance theater work exploring power dynamics and complexities of the digital age through innovative multimedia made its Shanghai debut on Dec 14, 2024. A dance theater work exploring power dynamics and the complexities of the digital age through innovative multimedia staging made its Shanghai debut on Saturday. According to co-director Baptiste Hilbert, the narrative explores the evolving dynamics between …

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European dance production explores power struggles in digital era

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By Zheng Zheng in Shanghai | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:33 A dance theater work exploring power dynamics and complexities of the digital age through innovative multimedia made its Shanghai debut on Dec 14, 2024. A dance theater work exploring power dynamics and the complexities of the digital age through innovative multimedia staging made its Shanghai debut on Saturday. A …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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Yang Liping stars in her dance drama Peacock, in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, in January. Back in 2021, as Liu graced the stage, greeting the audience with a traditional Chinese bow, a foreign contestant was visibly moved, exclaiming, "This is why I came to China — to embrace Chinese culture." Even amid a constellation of dance champions and internet celebrities, Liu's …

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Nation's culture growing in global influence

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By XUE JINGQI and LIU LULU in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:00 In recent years, Chinese dance drama has embarked on an international ascent, with Hong Kong often serving as the initial gateway. Yang's storied career, sparked in her youth, has blossomed into a role as a cultural ambassador, bringing the elegance and spiritual connection …

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Nation's culture growing in global influence

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By XUE JINGQI and LIU LULU in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:00 In recent years, Chinese dance drama has embarked on an international ascent, with Hong Kong often serving as the initial gateway. Yang's storied career, sparked in her youth, has blossomed into a role as a cultural ambassador, bringing the elegance and spiritual connection …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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Yang Liping stars in her dance drama Peacock, in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, in January. Back in 2021, as Liu graced the stage, greeting the audience with a traditional Chinese bow, a foreign contestant was visibly moved, exclaiming, "This is why I came to China — to embrace Chinese culture." Even amid a constellation of dance champions and internet celebrities, Liu's …

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What's on

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Authentic beauty Beijing Fine Art Academy has in its collection several works that are considered iconic in the depiction of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, such as A Harvest of Delight in which late painter Huang Zhou drew a vivid harvest scene of singing and dancing. In September, resident painters of Beijing Fine Art Academy traveled to Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang, for …

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Forum explores ways to promote Chinese culture to the world

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As part of a forum on international communication of Chinese culture, a performance featuring traditional Chinese opera artists is held at Beijing Language and Culture University on Dec 10. In the evening, an exciting performance featuring traditional Chinese opera artists, including over 10 Plum Blossom Award winners, staged excerpts from traditional Chinese opera pieces. It has played an increasingly important …

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Dance drama based on classic work

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Scenes from Chinese dance drama, Tian Gong Kai Wu, or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature. Dance drama, Tian Gong Kai Wu, or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, held its review at the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. "For me, this dance drama is a significant work and an entirely new attempt," said director Lu, who is …

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Traditional culture creating new businesses

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Traditional culture creating new businesses

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Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. Wang Huabin/Xinhua While modern technology is empowering, transforming and reshaping traditional industries, traditional culture is creating new business opportunities and helping drive China's high-quality development. The inheritance and innovation of traditional culture have thus created new development opportunities, giving rise …

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Traditional culture creating new businesses

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Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. Wang Huabin/Xinhua While modern technology is empowering, transforming and reshaping traditional industries, traditional culture is creating new business opportunities and helping drive China's high-quality development. The inheritance and innovation of traditional culture have thus created new development opportunities, giving rise …

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Traditional culture creating new businesses

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Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. Wang Huabin/Xinhua While modern technology is empowering, transforming and reshaping traditional industries, traditional culture is creating new business opportunities and helping drive China's high-quality development. The inheritance and innovation of traditional culture have thus created new development opportunities, giving rise …

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Traditional culture creating new businesses

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Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. Wang Huabin/Xinhua While modern technology is empowering, transforming and reshaping traditional industries, traditional culture is creating new business opportunities and helping drive China's high-quality development. The inheritance and innovation of traditional culture have thus created new development opportunities, giving rise …

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Dance inspired by painting set for US tour

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Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, will make its debut in the US this December. Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama by the China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, will perform in cities in the United States, including San Diego, Los Angeles and New York, at the end …

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Dance inspired by painting set for US tour

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Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, will make its debut in the US this December. Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama by the China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, will perform in cities in the United States, including San Diego, Los Angeles and New York, at the end …

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Veteran artist offers amateurs chance to shine

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Cameroonian choreographer Abbe Simon gives a dance class to the students as part of the theater training program. Defining roles Sun Jiao, the producer at Xiao Ke Theater, said launching the acting training program was a bold idea to offer more people the opportunity to perform in public. "Originally, we planned to eliminate about 30 people after the first week …

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Veteran artist offers amateurs chance to shine

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Aspiring amateur actors of various ages and occupations gather for the theater training program at the Xiao Ke Theater located in Beijing's 798 Art Zone. As the other people took turns imitating animals, I was forced to confront my fears of looking ridiculous, being judged, and I had to step away from my usual professional personas," Yu said, adding he …

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Making a song and dance of it

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By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:50 A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, …

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Shanghai launches International Illustration Festival

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Visitors draw at the International Illustration Festival Shanghai, part of the fifth Yangtze River Delta International Cultural Industries Expo, which opens in Shanghai from Nov 22 to 25. "It is very interesting for me to see the grand buildings and different streets here in Shanghai. The featured architecture in Shanghai also captivated Ugo Gattoni, whose illustrations are usually rich in …

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Dramatic era After seeing the photographic images his German contemporary Heinrich Heidersberger created with experimental techniques, French artist Jean Cocteau wrote a letter to him in 1962 in which he said, "Let us admire, even if we don't understand". These words summarize the collective feelings of the audience at Creative Machine, a newly opened exhibition at the Taikang Art Museum …

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Xinshi Dance Art Festival showcases environmental dance

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By Wang Xin | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Nov 19, 2024 The Xinshi Dance Art Festival kicked off on Saturday in Xinshi ancient town of Deqing county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. The Xinshi Dance Art Festival kicked off on Saturday in Xinshi ancient town of Deqing county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, featuring diverse dance shows and cultural activities that …

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Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

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American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

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Filmmakers eye collaboration in a game-changing era

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A group of US and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration. Squire also discussed a downside of AI's rise, noting that entry-level jobs such as script reading may be displaced as AI becomes capable of summarizing screenplays, a shift he said was …

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Trade week paints a positive outlook

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West Bund Art and Design is larger and broader this year in scale and numbers of exhibitors involved, showcasing artworks more valuable than during any of its previous 10 sessions since its founding in 2014. Since its first edition in 2019, the annual art week "has vigorously accelerated Shanghai's aim of becoming an important international art trade center", Zhong Xiaomin, …

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Trade week paints a positive outlook

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ART021, another key fair for the week, sees Shanghai's art market picking up momentum. Art021, another important fair for the art week, received more than 60,000 visitors from Nov 7 to Sunday at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, where 131 galleries and institutions presented exhibitions from 43 cities in 20 countries and regions. ART021 sees Shanghai's art market picking up momentum, …

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Trade week paints a positive outlook

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West Bund Art and Design is larger and broader this year in scale and numbers of exhibitors involved, showcasing artworks more valuable than during any of its previous 10 sessions since its founding in 2014. Since its first edition in 2019, the annual art week "has vigorously accelerated Shanghai's aim of becoming an important international art trade center", Zhong Xiaomin, …

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Filmmakers eye collaboration in a game-changing era

China Daily

A group of US and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration. Squire also discussed a downside of AI's rise, noting that entry-level jobs such as script reading may be displaced as AI becomes capable of summarizing screenplays, a shift he said was …

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Trade week paints a positive outlook

China Daily

West Bund Art and Design is larger and broader this year in scale and numbers of exhibitors involved, showcasing artworks more valuable than during any of its previous 10 sessions since its founding in 2014. Since its first edition in 2019, the annual art week "has vigorously accelerated Shanghai's aim of becoming an important international art trade center", Zhong Xiaomin, …

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Filmmakers poised for collaboration in a game-changing era

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American and Chinese filmmakers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border cinematic collaboration at the Chinese American Film Festival Summit held at the University of California, Los Angeles, on Nov 9. RENA LI/ CHINA DAILY A group of American and Chinese filmmakers gathered at a recent Chinese American film and TV summit in Los Angeles to discuss the evolving …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Trade week paints a positive outlook

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West Bund Art and Design is larger and broader this year in scale and numbers of exhibitors involved, showcasing artworks more valuable than during any of its previous 10 sessions since its founding in 2014. Since its first edition in 2019, the annual art week "has vigorously accelerated Shanghai's aim of becoming an important international art trade center", Zhong Xiaomin, …

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Trade week paints a positive outlook

China Daily

ART021, another key fair for the week, sees Shanghai's art market picking up momentum. Art021, another important fair for the art week, received more than 60,000 visitors from Nov 7 to Sunday at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, where 131 galleries and institutions presented exhibitions from 43 cities in 20 countries and regions. ART021 sees Shanghai's art market picking up momentum, …

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Taiwan dancer's dreams realized in Harbin studio

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Taiwan dancer's dreams realized in Harbin studio

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Liu No-yu coaches a student during a dance class at her studio in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. ZHOU HUIYING/CHINA DAILY Despite it being over 3,000 kilometers from her hometown in Taiwan, Liu No-yu has decided to settle in Northeast China's Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, to pursue her dreams. "I've never felt such warmth in any other city before," Liu said …

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Taiwan dancer's dreams realized in Harbin studio

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Liu No-yu coaches a student during a dance class at her studio in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. ZHOU HUIYING/CHINA DAILY Despite it being over 3,000 kilometers from her hometown in Taiwan, Liu No-yu has decided to settle in Northeast China's Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, to pursue her dreams. "I've never felt such warmth in any other city before," Liu said …

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China's skills carnival held in Guilin showcases talent, innovation

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From Nov 8 to 11, the "China Skills Carnival 2024 — Entering Guangxi" was conducted alongside the 3rd Vocational Skills Competition of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and the 2024 Innovative and Entrepreneurial Achievements Exchange Event for Domestic and Overseas High-end Talents in Guilin, Guangxi. These initiatives brought together skilled artisans from various industries, featuring their expertise across 32 competition projects, …

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Taiwan dancer's dreams realized in Harbin studio

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Liu poses in her dance studio. "Learning that I am from Taiwan, the driver enthusiastically recommended beautiful and interesting places in Harbin throughout the journey, and advised me on what to eat, what to pay attention to, and where to seek medical help if I fell ill due to the unfamiliar climate," she said. "Although my journey in love ended, …

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China's skills carnival held in Guilin showcases talent, innovation

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From Nov 8 to 11, the "China Skills Carnival 2024 — Entering Guangxi" was conducted alongside the 3rd Vocational Skills Competition of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and the 2024 Innovative and Entrepreneurial Achievements Exchange Event for Domestic and Overseas High-end Talents in Guilin, Guangxi. These initiatives brought together skilled artisans from various industries, featuring their expertise across 32 competition projects, …

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Focus on human interest, experts advise new-age documentary filmmakers

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The Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Oct 24. Experts at the Third Chinese Documentary Film Festival emphasized that documentary filmmakers should present authentic and deeply human reflections in order to connect with today's audiences. The festival, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Oct 24 to 26, was co-hosted by China Central Newsreel and Documentary …

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